Magaliesberg Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg

A 3-minute cable car ride lands you at 1,852 metres above sea level.

A private aerial cableway tour from Johannesburg takes you by car to Hartbeesport Dam in the northwest, where you board a cable car to the summit of Magaliesberg mountain. The ride to the top takes about 3 minutes, and from there you see sweeping views of Hartbeesport Dam and the surrounding mountain ranges. Hotel pickup is included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. The full outing runs roughly 4 hours with time to explore the summit and optionally eat at the on-site restaurants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cableway tour to Magaliesberg mountain

• Pick up from hotel at 9:00 or 12:00
• Drive 1 hour to Hartbeesport
• Take 3-minute cable car ride up mountain
• Enjoy views of Hartbeesport Dam and Magaliesberg
• Tour mountain area for 1-2 hours
• Optional lunch at local restaurants
• Return cable car to ground
• Drive back to Johannesburg

The experience

You're picked up at your Johannesburg hotel at either 9am or noon and driven northwest for about an hour to Hartbeesport, where the cable car station sits at the base of Magaliesberg mountain. The drive itself crosses the landscape between the city and the ranges. Your guide travels with you and speaks English throughout.

At the cable car, you board and ascend to the summit in roughly 3 minutes. The mountain reaches 1,852 metres (6,076 feet) above sea level, and from the top you look out over Hartbeesport Dam and the full sweep of the Magaliesberg ranges. The tour of the summit area and surrounding views takes approximately 1 to 2 hours, giving you time to walk around, take photographs and sit with the landscape. Restaurants operate at the top if you want to eat there.

After exploring, you ride the cable car back down and return to Johannesburg by car. The whole outing (pickup, drive, cable car, summit time and return) fits into about 4 hours. The vehicle is air-conditioned, WiFi is available on board, and bottled water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transport to Johannesburg.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• cable car fare to the summit of Magaliesberg mountain.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

Is this one for you?The tour runs about 4 hours total, so it fits a morning or afternoon slot in your Johannesburg schedule without consuming a full day. If you want to linger at the summit or eat at the restaurants there, you can extend the time on site, though the drive itself is fixed at roughly 1 hour each way.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Hartbeesport?

The drive takes about 1 hour each way. You're picked up at your hotel at either 9am or noon, so you can choose the departure time that suits your morning or afternoon.

What does the cable car ride feel like, and how long does it take?

The cable car ascends to the summit in roughly 3 minutes. You travel in an enclosed cabin with views opening as you rise toward the top of Magaliesberg mountain.

What can I do at the top of Magaliesberg?

At the summit, you have 1 to 2 hours to explore and take in the views of Hartbeesport Dam and the surrounding ranges. Restaurants operate at the top if you want to have lunch or a drink. Food and beverages are not included in the tour price, so you pay separately if you eat.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation from your hotel, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi on board, and all fees and taxes are included. Your guide speaks English and travels with you for the full outing.